Decision No. 24/2007/QĐ-BTNMT Issuing the List of International Place Names to be Shown on Maps

Decision No. 24/2007/QĐ-BTNMT of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issuing the List of International Place Names to be Shown on Maps, uniformly applied throughout the country. The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.24/2007/QĐ-BTNMT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byTrần Thế Ngọc — Thứ trưởng
Updated28/06/2026
SectorNatural Resources and Environment
FieldUncategorized
Issued date31/12/2007
Effective date10/02/2008
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 24/2007/QĐ-BTNMT of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issuing the List of International Place Names to be Shown on Maps, uniformly applied throughout the country. The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Key points

  • The List of International Place Names is issued and uniformly applied throughout the entire country.
  • The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring uniformity and accuracy in the representation of international place names on maps.
  • Negative impact: No specific impact on citizens/businesses/society.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When is the List of International Place Names applied?

This List is uniformly applied throughout the entire country from the date it comes into force, fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

How does this Decision take effect?

The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

When was the List of International Place Names issued?

The List of International Place Names was issued pursuant to Decision No. 24/2007/QĐ-BTNMT, dated December 31, 2007.

What must relevant organizations and individuals do?

Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated agencies, provincial People's Committees, municipal People's Committees directly under the central government, and organizations and units under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, as well as related organizations and individuals, shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.

For which area is the List of International Place Names applicable?

The List of International Place Names is uniformly applied throughout the entire country.

Full text

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 24/2007/QĐ-BTNMT
Hanoi, December 31, 2007

Pursuant to …;

Issuing the List of International Place Names to be Shown on Maps

MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

Pursuant to Decree No. 12/2002/NĐ-CP dated January 22, 2002 of the Government on surveying and mapping activities;
Pursuant to Decree No. 91/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 11, 2002 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment;
At the proposal of the Director of the Survey and Mapping Department, the Head of the Legal Department,

Pursuant to …;

Article 1. The attached "List of International Place Names to be Shown on Maps" shall be uniformly applied throughout the country.

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Article 3. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, provincial people's committees under central cities, and organizations and units under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Tran The Ngoc
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